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Thorns

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Created by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10
Topic: Thorns

God's strength and grace are most evident in our weaknesses and sufferings, and we should embrace our 'thorns' as they serve a divine purpose.

Thorns
  1. Introduction
  2. Opening Prayer
  3. I. God's Strength in Our Weakness
  4. A. God's strength in our weakness also redefines our understanding of victory.
  5. B. Moreover, God's strength in our weakness is not just about our personal transformation but also about our witness to the world.
  6. C. This truth about God's strength in our weakness is a lived reality.
  7. II. The Purpose of Our Thorns
  8. The purpose of our thorns is multi-faceted.
  9. III. The Grace of God in Our Suffering
  10. A. In our suffering, we are given a unique opportunity to experience God's grace in a way that we wouldn't otherwise.
  11. B. Moreover, God's grace in our suffering is transformative.
  12. C. Finally, God's grace in our suffering is a testimony to the world.
  13. So, while we may pray for God to remove our suffering, let's also pray for the grace to endure it.
  14. Conclusion
  15. Closing Prayer
  16. Benediction

Introduction

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of 2 Corinthians 12:5-10. You know, C.S. Lewis once said, "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." Now ain't that the truth? It's clear that God uses our sufferings and weaknesses to reveal His strength and grace. He takes our pain and turns it into purpose. It's in our thorns that His grace becomes most evident.

Opening Prayer

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Shall we bow our heads in prayer? "Heavenly Father, as we gather here today, open our hearts and minds to understand these words and how they apply to our lives. Help us recognize that in our weaknesses, you show your strength; in our suffering, your grace. May we learn to lean into our thorns, knowing that they serve a divine purpose. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen."

I. God's Strength in Our Weakness

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